Electromagnetic-field therapy method and device

ABSTRACT

A method of electromagnetic field therapy consists in that an organ or a whole organism is locally acted upon with a pulsed electromagnetic field with a radio pulse packet repetition frequency within a range of from 0.1 to 100 Hz with spacing of 0.01 Hz, and the electromagnetic field carrier frequency ranging from 10 to 15 kHz. An apparatus for carrying out the method of the invention comprises a power supply source ( 1 ), a stabilizer ( 2 ), an antenna ( 4 ), a matching unit ( 3 ), a unit ( 5 ) for shaping packets of radio pulses, made as a microprocessor controller with a permanent memory, a computer interface unit ( 6 ), a liquid-crystal display ( 7 ), and a keyboard ( 8 ).

This application is a 371 of PCT/RU99/00382 field Oct. 14, 1999

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to medicine and more particularly to amethod of and an apparatus for electromagnetic field therapy.

BACKGROUND ART

The present invention is a logical continuation of investigations in thefield of low-frequency relaxation therapy based on the action throughelectrodes upon biologically active points of the human body orbiologically active zones of the human body with short electric pulseslasting from 0.1 ms to 100 ms and having current intensity of from 0.1mA to 100 mA. In most cases the biologically active points coincide withclassical acupuncture points accepted by various schools of traditionaloriental medicine.

Known in the art are apparatus for searching for biologically activepoints, measuring their resistance and biologically active zones (inaccordance with the Nakatani-Ryo-doraku procedure, with Doctor R. Völl'stechniques, etc.), and for contact action thereon with needles, electricpulses, microwave radiation, extremely-high frequency radiation, lightand laser radiation of different ranges, from the ultraviolet toinfrared. In addition, these apparatus are combined with each other andbear different names: electrotherapeutics, extremely-high frequencytherapy, microwave therapy, transcutaneous stimulators, laser puncture,and the like.

A feature common to all the above-named apparatus is introducing intothe biologically active points and zones in various form and via them atherapeutic action upon the human organism.

A method of electromagnetic field therapy is known (RU, 2132204),consisting in that the human organism is acted upon with a pulsedelectromagnetic field having an intensity of 0.1 V/m² without changingthe energy information homeostasis with a radio pulse packet repetitionfrequency within a range of from 0.2 to 10 Hz with spacing of 0.01 Hz.

However, this method fails to provide harmonization of the functioningof organs and systems because of resonance phenomena induced in theorganism by the prescribed frequencies. Therefore, the possibilities ofthis method cannot be broadened, and the treatment process cannot beautomated.

An apparatus for electromagnetic field therapy is known (RU 2132204),which comprises a power supply source connected to a stabilizer, anantenna, a matching unit coupled to the antenna, a unit for shapingpackets of radio pulses whose input is connected to the stabilizer andwhose output is connected to the matching unit. The unit for shapingpackets of radio pulses is designed as a generator of electric pulsesoperating in the frequency range of from 0.2 to 10 Hz, a modulator, afrequency modulation indicator, an audio frequency generator whoseoutput is connected though the matching unit to the antenna which ismade corkscrew, a control device connected to the indicator and to thegenerator of electric pulses. The generator of electric pulses iscoupled through the modulator to the audio frequency generator. Theapparatus also comprises coverlets. A screening grid is sewn into theupper textile fabric layer of one coverlet, and an antenna made fromcopper wire is sewn into the other.

The apparatus operates in the following manner. An apron coverlet isplaced on the chest or back of a human, the plug and socket connectionis effected, the switch is set to position “on”, the power suppliedthrough the stabilizer to the generator of electric pulses in thefrequency range of from 0.2 to 10 Hz, to the modulator and to the audiofrequency generator. The generated oscillations modulated through themodulator from the generator of electric pulses in the frequency rangeof from 0.2 to 10 Hz in the form of pulse packets are fed to thematching device and come via the appropriate connector and wire to theantenna, exciting electromagnetic ultralow-intensity oscillations in theantenna circuit. These ultralow-intensity oscillations produce curativeeffect in the frequency range of from 0.2 to 10 Hz in accordance withDoctor R. Völl's procedure. The pulse packet repetition frequency isdisplayed on the indicator and selected with the help of the controldevice.

The present apparatus has a 5% error in setting the frequency at theedges of the range. For the therapy to be good and effective, the errorin frequency setting with the quartz accuracy should not exceed 0.2%.Small organs and systems cannot be treated locally, because the effectspreads uniformly all over the organism.

With this apparatus the possibilities of the method cannot be broadened,and the treatment process cannot be automated either. This apparatus canbe used for treating only various human organs, but not their functionaldisorders, psychic deviations connected with disturbances of the organs.This apparatus cannot ensure harmonization of the functioning of organsand systems.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to the provision of a method of and anapparatus for the electromagnetic field therapy with such an embodimentthereof which would ensure harmonization of the functioning of humanorgans and systems owing to the resonance phenomena induced in theorganism by prescribed frequencies, and thereby broaden the possibilityof their use, the treatment process being automated.

Said problem is solved by that in a method of electromagnetic fieldtherapy, residing in that the human organism is acted upon with a pulsedelectromagnetic field having an intensity of 0.1 V/m² without changingthe energy information homeostasis with a radio pulse packet repetitionfrequency within a range of from 0.2 to 10 Hz with spacing of 0.01 Hz,according to the invention, additionally acts upon the human organismwith a pulsed electromagnetic field with a radio pulse packet repetitionfrequency within a range of from 0.1 to 0.2 Hz and from 10 to 100 Hz,the electromagnetic field carrier frequency ranging from 10 to 15 kHz.

The action on the human organism with the pulsed electromagnetic fieldcan be performed locally through the projection zone of its organ.

The action with the pulsed electromagnetic field can be performed on thewhole organism.

Said problem is also solved by that the apparatus for electromagneticfield therapy, comprising a power supply source connected to astabilizer, an antenna, a matching unit coupled to the antenna, a unitfor shaping packets of radio pulses whose input is connected to thestabilizer and whose output is connected to the matching unit, accordingto the invention, comprises a computer interface unit, a liquid-crystaldisplay intended for displaying the parameters of the treatment programbeing carried out, and a control keyboard, connected to the unit forshaping packets of radio pulses, which is made as a microprocessorcontroller with a permanent memory with a capacity for up to 1000programs of treatment, up to 20 frequencies in each program, eachfrequency lasting for 1 to 4000 seconds.

The present invention is intended for carrying out low-frequency therapyby a non-contact method.

The apparatus is designed on the basis of combining present-day worldadvances in the field of acting with specific frequencies on humans anda method of acting with weak electromagnetic fields. The possibility ofacting on all the meridians of the human organism simultaneously withoutdisturbing the energy-information equilibrium is of special value, sinceit appreciably increases the apparatus effectiveness.

Pulse field therapy produces a complex effect on the human organism,because it contributes to an improvement in the energy metabolism,increases the mobility of lymph, enhances the blood supply ofcapillaries, and, as a consequence, improves nutrition of all tissues ofthe organism. The pulse field therapy liquidates stagnation of energy intissues, whereby painful sensations are eliminated. The pulse therapyimproves ion exchange on the level of cells, regulates the intracellularpressure, this contributing to normalization of the overall metabolism.

The size of the apparatus is small enough to carry it in one's pocket.The range of its application is very wide: it can be used when riding ina car, during one's rest, when sitting for an examination, during anevening party, in extreme situations, when communicating with “toughcustomers”, and in many other cases.

The proposed method of and apparatus for electromagnetic field therapyin such embodiment thereof made it possible to ensure harmonization ofthe functioning of human organs and systems owing to the resonancephenomena induced in the organism by the prescribed frequencies, andthereby to extend the potential applications of said method andapparatus and to make the process of treatment automatic.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The invention will further be exemplified by a particular embodimentthereof with reference to the accompanying drawing which shows a blockdiagram of the proposed apparatus for the electromagnetic field therapy.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The proposed method of the electric field therapy consists in acting onthe human organism with a pulsed electromagnetic field having anintensity of 0.1 V/m², with a radio pulse packet repetition frequencywithin a range of from 0.1 to 100 Hz with spacing of 0.01 Hz, and theelectromagnetic field carrier frequency ranging from 10 to 15 kHz. Theenergy-information homeostasis remains unchanged. The action on thehuman organism with the pulsed electromagnetic field can be performedlocally through the projection zone of its organ or the action with thepulsed electromagnetic field can be performed on the whole organism.

Using this method, it is possible to treat different organs and systemsof the organism with a weak electromagnetic field having a frequency offrom 10 to 15 kHz, modulated with a frequency within a range of from 0.1to 100 Hz with the quantization step of 0.01 Hz, selected in accordancewith the procedures of Doctors R. Völl, F. Kramer, O. Clauss, O.Kollmer, Paul-Schmidt, and orthers. This treatment is possible due tothe fact that with the help of a weak electromagnetic field a resonanceis induced in organs and tissues, and thereby the functions of theorganism are harmonized. This, in turn, is necessary for the organs notto be forced to perform functions which are not peculiar to them.

Passive electric properties of biological tissues are characterized byan impedance, the value of which is determined by the capacitivesusceptance and conductance with the corresponding conductance of thetissues. The active component of the electric conductivity at lowfrequencies depends, in the main, on the amount and the electrolytecomposition of the intercellular liquid; at high frequencies anadditional contribution is made by the electric conductivity of cells.Since the resistance of cells is series-connected with the capacity ofthe cellular membrane, there occurs a frequency dispersion of theelectric conductivity of biological tissues. Having high dielectricproperty and an extremely small thickness, bilayer lipid membranes arecharacterized by a high specific electric capacity. A large value of thecharge capacity of membranes and, consequently, the capacitanceproperties of biological tissues, are due to the considerablepolarization capacity of the dielectric of the membrane, which dependson its relative permittivity. At high frequencies polarizationmechanisms become switched-off with slowing-down of the relaxation time;therefore, with an increase in the frequency, the capacity of tissuesmust decrease, as in the case of an increase in the permittivity.

In the range of low frequencies the impedance of tissues is determined,mainly, by their resistive properties. To this range there pertaintissues having a high electric conductivity (nervous tissue). To therange of medium frequencies their pertain tissues whose electricalproperties are determined by the resistive and capacitive properties(parenchymatous organs). In the range of high frequencies the characterof the electrical properties of tissues is ca-pacitive (membranes,lipids). Slowed-down polarization mechanisms in this range offrequencies may involve considerable dielectric losses in the tissues(heating). Therefore, the living cell can be represented as anoscillatory circuit with a capacitance and a resistance, the capacitance(membrane) being determined by free-radical reactions and by theantioxidant protection system, whereas the resistance is determined byenzymatic oxidation.

An oscillatory circuit possesses such property as inductance—the abilityto induce, owing to its magnetic moment, an electric current in anothercircuit or in a closed conductor. Generation of electromagnetic fieldpulses from units to tens of Hz is a characteristic feature of normalfunctioning of various human organs. It is not only the cell that can berepresented as an oscillatory circuit, but higher organization levels ofliving matter as well: tissues and organs with different predominance ofglucose oxidation pathways, systems of organs and the entire organism asan inductively equilibrium system of oscillatory circuits. Such an organas the liver comprises both glucose oxidation pathways in equalproportions, which makes it the key organ in the system regulating thecapacitance and inductance of the organism. The blood circulation systemper se is also a stage of closed conductors, from the loops ofcapillaries to the greater and lesser circulation. Difference in theimpedances of venous and arterial blood provides conditions for themutual influence of organs. The electric properties of blood aredetermined by the amount of hemoglobin, oxygen and other cycliccompounds in it, by its protein-electrolytic composition, and by thecirculation rate.

Therefore, an electric field considered within the framework ofclassical electrodynamics can integrate the functioning of the wholeorganism, by creating and preserving the specialization of differenttissues. The blood circulation system is the intermediary through whichregulation is effected. The energy ch'i, taught by the ancient Chinesemedicine to be circulating in the blood, becomes quite real, having itsphysical equivalent. Acupuncture rests on the philosophy of ancientChinese medicine which regards the organism as a single whole, in whicheach part is subordinated to this whole, and the whole depends on eachpart. The energy ch'i, divided into yang and yin principles in theirconstant interaction and dynamic balance, fully corresponds to thedescribed integration on the basis of the electromagnetic field of anoscillatory circuit, wherein the ch'i is replaced by inductance and theyang and the yin are represented as a capacitor and a resistor. Thenbiologically active points represent additional energy regulationsources in the form of a nerve coil around a nerve core in which anelectromotive force will be generated on excitation of the nerve orweaken on removal of the excitation from the nerve, and vice versa.

The electroacupuncture diagnostics according to Völl makes it possibleto evaluate the degree of balance in the oscillatory circuits ofdifferent organs and tissues. The output direct current and voltageprovided by the apparatus in diagnostic testing of points of themeridians do not exceed the physiological values. Thereby, we introduceinto the living oscillatory circuit an electromagnetic interferencewhich under normal conditions must not disturb its balance, and thepointer of the instrument must be in the middle of its scale. Anincreased inductance of the organ will give higher measurement figures,whereas a slowdown of oxidation processes will give low figures.Quadratic estimates show a predominance of the inductance of the nervoussystem over other tissues, since in this case they display capacitiveproperties compared with the resistive properties of the nervous tissue.Low resulting values are indicative of a reduction in the inductance ofthe nervous tissue (an imbalance in its oscillatory circuit) or of anincrease, for some reason, in the inductance of blood. A drop of theinstrument pointer indicates a large self-induction, i.e., runaway ofthe organism.

The electromagnetic oscillations which exist inside the very livingorganism depend only in part on the oscillations existing outside theorganism. Though natural oscillations of the organism are excited by theoscillations of external magnetic fields, these natural oscillationsthen originate in the organism again, in a specific form. Each organ andeach cell has its specific spectrum of oscillations, its specificcharacteristics of these oscillations (form and kind, as well asfrequency). Maintenance of these oscillations depends on the “Q-factor”of the resonator of the cell, organ, tissue or organism as a whole. Ifthe “Q-factor” of the resonator is disturbed or absent, incoherent,inadequate, pathological electromagnetic oscillations may arise. Whenthe mechanism of self-regulation and sanitation, existing in theorganism, proves to be unable to destructurate these oscillations, theresult will be a disease. Specific responses of the human organism tothe action of an artificial electromagnetic field were detected onlywhen passing over to ultra-weak low-frequency intensities (when theintensities of a field induced inside the organism were essentiallysmaller than 0.1 V/cm²). It should be noted that when the intensity ofan external field is on the order of 10 V/m, the values of the fieldinduced inside the organism practically cannot be measuredexperimentally. These values were obtained by calculations and amountedto from 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻⁷ V/m. The fact that the organism responds to suchsmall field intensities does not contradict commonly adopted physicalestimates based on the signal/noise ratio. Indeed, since physiologicalprocesses are controlled by ultra-low waves, i.e., by processes withpassband on the order of 1 Hz, with the specific resistance of nervoustissues R≈300 Ω/cm the intensity of thermal noises is U_(Ø)≈10⁻⁹ V/cm,i.e., an order of magnitude lower than the above-cited intensity values.When comparing the effects produced on humans by artificial and naturallow-frequency electromagnetic fields in the range from 0.1 to 100 Hz, itshould also be taken into account that the time of action of artificialelectromagnetic fields is short, its duration being appreciably shorterthan human life, whereas the effect of natural electromagnetic fieldsoperates permanently throughout the life of man. In this connection, itcan be expected that for obtaining a curative effect by from the actionof an artificial electromagnetic field (EMF), its intensity must behigher. In order to explain the effect of low frequencies in the rangeof from 0.1 to 100 Hz on humans, an assumption was advanced thatreceptors on the electromagnetic field can be systems of meridians andacupuncture points. Since all the known hypotheses of their role wereconfined to an abstract theoretical consideration of their purpose, theabove assumption was verified by experimental investigations directed todetecting low frequencies in the range of from 0.1 to 100 Hz in theelectric signals in the zones of skin projections of the acupuncturepoints. Searching for such signals was carried out by proceeding fromthe following considerations.

In accordance with the principle of reciprocity of antennas, anystructure performing reception of electromagnetic fields is also capableof radiating in the same frequency range. Therefore, the object of theinvestigation was to find electric signals within the range of lowfrequencies from 0.1 to 100 Hz in the zones of skin projections of theacupuncture points. In the course of experimental investigations,low-frequency electric signals were detected in said zones. Thosesignals had maximum amplitude values at some discrete frequencies in therange of from a few Hz to tens of Hz. Furthermore, weak low-frequencyradiations of electromagnetic fields in the range of from 0.1 to 100 Hz,also having a discrete spectrum in the range of tens Hz, were recordedin above the body surface in these zones. It was established that as theprobe is displaced from the zone of acupuncture points, the amplitudesof received signals decrease sharply; the character of the spatialdistribution of the signals in their zone is anisotropic. In neutralportions of the body the character of observed signals was noise-like,and their amplitude was 5 to 10 times smaller than in the zone ofacupuncture points.

The obtained experimental data can with sufficient reason be regarded asproving that the receptors sensitive to electromagnetic fields in thefrequency range of from a few Hz to tens of Hz are acupuncture pointsand the system of meridians. Naturally, for effective reception of lowfrequencies in the range of from 0.1 to 100 Hz a biological object musthave a sufficiently large number of receptors maximum spaced over itsbody. These very requirements are fulfilled in the meridian structuresof acupuncture points in all living organisms. Consequently, it can besupposed that their meridian structures are systems of discretereceiving elements. Each such discrete structure is connected with oneor another functional system of the organism and ensures individualreception of synchronizing low frequencies in the range of from 0.1 to100 Hz. A large oscillation of systems with weakly suppressed naturaloscillations in the case they are excited by relatively weak externalforces at or near the natural frequency of the system is calledresonance. The present method makes it possible to cause a resonance inorgans and systems with the help of a weak electromagnetic field andthereby to harmonize functioning of the organism. This is necessary topreclude making the organs perform functions not indigenous to them.Thereby the effect of overdosage is obviated. Since diseases of theorgans can be caused by different factors, for treating diseases it isnecessary to actuate different systems of the organism, i.e., sets offrequencies. Therefore, a treating program must consist of a set offrequencies, each of which operates for a preset period of time,inducing a resonance in the appropriate organs and systems. Numerousexperiments were carried out at central hospitals and large medicalcenters of Moscow for selecting the carrier frequency. Statistical datahave shown that an optimal carrier frequency giving a good curativeeffect lies within the range of 10 to 15 kHz. For treating certaindiseases it is proposed to use not one frequency, but a combination ofconsecutively changing frequencies producing different effect.

For example:

Arthrites—arthroses—1.2+1.6+9.2+9.6 Hz;

Bronchial asthma—0.9+4+8.0+9.45 Hz;

Depressions—5.8+9.6 Hz;

Impotency—2.6+4.0+9.4 Hz;

Climax—4.0+4.9 Hz (regulation of the function of the hypophysis andovaries);

Urothiliasis—2.8+3.3+8.1 Hz (regulation of the function of renalglomeruli and tubules);

Angina—35+71.5+87+20.5+75.5++82+86+89 Hz;

Weakening of the cardiac muscle—99.75 Hz.

The low-frequency electromagnetic therapy causes resonance phenomena,but the energy introduced in this case into the organism is so smallthat the energy information homeostasis is not disturbed, this being ofimportance, especially for treating oncologic patients.

The accompanying Drawing shows a block diagram of the proposed apparatusfor electromagnetic field therapy. The proposed apparatus forelectromagnetic field therapy comprises power supply source 1 connectedto stabilizer 2, matching unit 3 coupled to antenna 4, block 5 forshaping packets of radio pulses, whose input is connected to thestabilizer 2 and whose output is connected to the matching unit 3. Theapparatus further comprises computer interface unit 6, liquid-crystaldisplay 7 intended for displaying the parameters of the treatmentprogram being carried out, and control keyboard 8, connected to the unit5 for shaping packets of radio pulses, which unit 5 is made as amicroprocessor controller with a permanent memory with a capacity for upto 1000 programs of treatment, up to 20 frequencies in each program,each frequency lasting for 1 to 4000 seconds.

The proposed apparatus for electromagnetic field therapy operates in thefollowing manner.

An operator manipulates the control keyboard 8 and switches-on theapparatus. Then the operator keys-in the required treatment programeither by using either the keyboard 8 or the computer interface unit 6(the computer is not shown in the Drawing). The program can comprise oneor more frequencies in the range of from 0.1 to 100 Hz. For eachfrequency an operation time is preset within a range of 1 to 4000seconds. The microprocessor controller memorizes the entered program.The microprocessor controller can memorize and store from 1 to 1000programs. Then the antenna 4 is directed to the region of projection ofthe organ of interest, to the patient's chest or back, and theperformance of the treatment program is started. The microprocessorcontroller, performing the prescribed program, shapes packets ofaudio-frequency filled pulses in the range of 0.1 to 100 Hz. Thesepackets of pulses are fed to the matching unit 3 and via it to theantenna 4. The operating mode of the microprocessor controller pops upon the liquid crystal display 7. On completion of the prescribed programthe apparatus switches off automatically. The treatment is based onresonance phenomena, and not on making the organs perform functions notindigenous to them. This is exactly the reason why apparatus intendedfor field electromagnetic therapy cannot bring about overdosage or causeaggravation of diseases. If the introduced frequency induces aresonance, the organism is in need of this frequency, and a curativeeffect is present. If there is no resonance, there is no curative effecteither. As a consequence, this apparatus can do no harm.

In the apparatus of the present invention commonly known instruments areused. For instance, a Microchip Technology Inc. controller (1997Technical Library Second Edition CD-ROM) can be used as themicroprocessor controller; an Analog Devices Inc. computer interface(1996 Designer's Reference Manual, pp. 19-13) can be used as theinterface unit 6; and a Holtec HT 1613 display (Patent No. 84545(R.O.C.) pending: Ser. No. 08/214,079 (USA)) can be used as the liquidcrystal display 7.

A portable apparatus of the invention is intended for treating diseasesand eliminating pathological states, and it can be used in sevendifferent operation modes. A high therapeutic effect is attained owingto the high frequency setting with taking into account individualpeculiarities of a human patient. A physician diagnoses the patient'sstate and programs the apparatus for treating seven of the 626 knowndiseases and symptoms, compiling individualized prescriptions for each.The apparatus operates further without the physician's participation:the user himself switches on the required mode. The patient can performphysician's functions himself, if he is sure that the diagnosis isprecise. It is reasonable to do that, if the disease is common cold,intoxication (including alcohol intoxication, for removing the hangoversyndrome), eye fatigue, allergy, and the like.

The present method has passed clinical tests at P.V. Mandryk CentralMilitary Clinical Hospital, at the State Preventive Medicine ResearchCenter, at Academician Sechenow Moscow Medical Academy, in theDepartment of Radiation Medicine of Moscow Diagnostics and SurgeryResearch Institute of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation,at the “Ultramed” Research Center (Moscow). The method ofelectromagnetic field therapy according to the present invention will bebetter understood from examples presented hereinbelow by way ofillustration.

EXAMPLE 1

Female patient V. from the town of Zelenograd complained of varicousdilation of veins. Many years of laser therapy, chemotherapy, and othertreatments gave no success. The patient's legs were swollen, with ulcersdown to 8 cm deep.

The patient was treated by the method of electromagnetic therapyaccording to the invention. The patient was acted upon with a pulsedelectromagnetic field having an intensity of 0.1 V/m² without changingthe energy-information homeostasis. The carrier frequency was 10 kHz.The action was effected locally onto the legs. The program comprised thefollowing frequencies: 10 Hz during 600 s, 33.5 Hz during 300 s, 94 Hzduring 300 s, 85 Hz during 300 s, 46.5 Hz during 300 s, 99.5 Hz during300 s. The treatment was carried out once a day before going to bed, andafter the seance the patient used to go to bed without getting up.During a period of two weeks the swelling went down, the ulcerscicatrized, and the patient could put her boots on. No recurrence of thedisease was observed during three years.

EXAMPLE 2

Male patient I., aged 65, from the town of Voronezh, complained ofbronchial asthma. He suffered many years from aggravations occurringevery spring and autumn during the periods of rain and raw weather. Thepatient was treated by the method of electromagnetic field therapyaccording to the invention: he was acted upon with a pulsedelectromagnetic field having an intensity of 0.1 V/M² without changingthe energy-information homeostasis with a preset radio pulse packetrepetition frequency with spacing of 0.01 Hz. The carrier frequency was12 kHz. The whole organism was acted upon. The program comprised thefollowing frequencies: 0.9 Hz during 300 s, 4.0 Hz during 300 s, 8.0 Hzduring 300 s, 9.45 Hz during 300 s, 82 Hz during 300 s, 82 Hz during 300s. The first séance was carried out at 5 p.m. in April. The séance wasrepeated next morning and three more séances were carried out during theday. Toward the evening the aggravation ceased and no recurrence wasregistered in autumn.

EXAMPLE 3

Male patient K., aged 55, from the town of Zelenograd, complained ofhypertension. The patient used to take medicines for normalizing theblood pressure. The patient was treated with selected individualregulation frequencies. After that the patient always carried anapparatus about him. As soon as the blood pressure starts to rise, heactuates the program, and the pressure normalizes. It has been threeyears and a half since the patient stopped taking any tablets and feelswell.

The patient was treated in accordance with the proposed method ofelectromagnetic field therapy. The patient was acted upon with a pulsedelectromagnetic field having an intensity of 0.1 V/m² without changingthe energy-information homeostasis with a preset radio pulse packetrepetition frequency with spacing of 0.01 Hz. The carrier frequency was12 kHz. The whole organism was acted upon. The program comprised thefollowing frequencies: 3.3 Hz during 300 s, 6.0 Hz during 300 s, 9.2 Hzduring 300 s, 9.4 Hz during 300 s, 9.5 Hz during 300 s, 62.5 Hz during300 s.

The present method can be successfully used for treating prostatitis. Aset of programs was developed for treating prostatitis, which comprisesthe following programs:

1. Prostate: 2.6+4.0+4.9+9.4+19.5+51+51.5++57 Hz, each frequency lastingfor 300 s.

2. Regulation of the functions of the hypthalamus-hypophysis-adrenalglands-sexual glands system: 4.0+4.9++5.5+9.4 Hz, each frequency lastingfor 300 s.

3. Energy program: 10+12.5+19 Hz, each frequency lasting for 300 s.

4. Arthritis—arthrosis: 1.2+1.6+9.2+9.6+95.5+96.5 Hz, each frequencylasting for 300 s.

5. Testicle, testis: 14+4.5+51 Hz, each frequency lasting for 300 s.

6. Disturbance of drive:4.5+14+15.5+55+55.5++57+49.5 Hz, each frequencylasting for 300s.

7. Disturbance of local circulation: 50+58+85.5Hz, each frequencylasting for 300 s.

This set of programs has been successfully tested at the medical center“Andromed” (Voronezh). 135 patients with similar problems were treatedduring the period ofg six months. The experiment has shown 85% of cure.

So, the present method of and apparatus for electromagnetic fieldtherapy with such an embodiment thereof made it possible to provideharmonization of the functioning of human organs and systems owing toresonance phenomena induced in the organism by prescribed frequenciesand thereby to broaden the possibilities of their use and to automatethe process of treatment.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The present invention can be used for acting upon the human organismwith a weak low-frequency modulated electromagnetic field for treatingvarious diseases, for harmonizing the functioning of the organs andenhancing the protective forces of the organism.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for electromagnetic field therapy for amammal comprising applying to said mammal a pulsed electromagnetic fieldin the form of a first radio pulse packet having an intensity of about0.1V/m² over a frequency range of 0.2 Hz to 10 Hz with a spacing of 0.01Hz followed by a second radio pulse packet having an intensity of about0.1 V/m² over a frequency range of 10 to 100 Hz with a spacing of about0.1 to 0.2 Hz, both packets having a carrier frequency of from about 10kHz to about 15 kHz.
 2. A method of electromagnetic field therapyaccording to claim 1, characterized in that the action on the humanorganism with a pulsed electromagnetic field is performed locallythrough the projection zone of its organ.
 3. A method of fieldelectromagnetic field therapy according to claim 1, characterized inthat the action with a pulsed electromagnetic filed is performed on thewhole organism.
 4. A method for electromagnetic field therapy accordingto claim 1 which does not change the energy information homeostasis ofsaid mammal.
 5. A method for electromagnetic field therapy according toclaim 1 wherein said mammal is a human.